the way someone thinks or feels about a particular thing; their point of view

a letter written to a particular person or group but which is published in a newspaper or journal so the public can read it

Comparing texts about drug misuse: ‘Confessions’ (1821) and ‘A letter to’ (2014)

English

Reading and comparing two texts about prisons: London (1862) and Norway (2013)

Developing a summary of a non-fiction text by including inferences

Using credible statistics in a piece of non-fiction writing

Summarising a non-fiction text: 'a letter to my son' (the Guardian, 2014)

Using figurative language in non-fiction writing

Planning an open letter using single paragraph outlines

Reading an opinion article and creating rhetorical questions

Using structural features effectively in non-fiction texts

Using the conventions of website content creatively

Planning and writing website content

Revising and editing non-fiction writing

In 'Non-Fiction: Crime and Punishment', pupils analyse the language choices of authors in non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction: Changing Views', pupils compare language choices in non-fiction texts.

In 'Perspectives on Gender', pupils read challenging pre-20th century, non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction Crime and Punishment', pupils compare authors' viewpoints on a range of non-fiction texts, throughout history. 

In this unit, pupils develop their non-fiction reading and writing skills by reading and responding to a selection of nineteenth century and modern non-fiction texts on the theme of crime and punishment. They practise summarising and comparing texts before writing an article and information text.

Non-fiction: crime and punishment

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Thomas De Quincey wrote a book called '{{ }} of an English Opium-Eater' in 1821. (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Which of these words and phrases are examples of discourse markers? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Which of these words or phrases show we are comparing two or more things? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Thomas De Quincey wrote his famous book in 1821. Which century is this? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment).

She had a passion for chocolate and ate it every day.

He hated the journey passionately and always looked forward to it.

She seemed very passive so you could see her passion shining through.

Her passion for theatre was clear from the amount she spent in tickets.

Which of these sentences uses the word passionate, or its forms, correctly? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

The interview didn't go well because he was defensive about his experiences.

The ballet dancer put in a beautifully defensive performance.

The island was defensive by a strong army.

I just asked a simple question but she became very defensive.

Which of these sentences uses the word defensive correctly? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

a brief account of a text’s main points

an evaluation of what you like about a text

Which of these is the best definition of a summary? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Which is the best synonym for the word confess? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Which of these defines a letter which is to a particular person or group but which is published in a newspaper or journal so the public can read it? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

signpost the beginning, middle and end of your response.

signal you are about to use direct speech.

Select the phrases to complete this sentence: Discourse markers can be used to ... (Non-fiction: crime and punishment).

when something is considered heavenly and other worldly

to be over excessive in an action or a behaviour

something that has elements of mystery and magic

Match the words to their definitions. (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Which of these dates is in the 19th century? (Non-fiction: crime and punishment)

Starter Quiz